Races BR Townsville

Went close in Open grade at Cairns last start, finishing second to Worthy Gem and beaten just under a length at long odds after being checked near the 900m. That followed a sound third in a Mdn at Gordonvale when near the top of betting, so his form is heading the right way. Has placed at 1200m and looks a sound each-way hope.

Made a solid debut at this track when fourth over 1000m on soft ground, beaten just over two lengths after racing wide throughout. He was only an outside chance in betting there, so there should be scope to progress second-up. Gets a 3kg claim second-up and has the upside to win despite the new trip.

Worked home fairly for fifth at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths by Good One Cecil after being slow to begin. He had earlier been fourth in a Mdn at Ewan when near the top of betting, with stewards noting he jumped awkwardly and laid in. The new 1200m trip is the key query, but he has place claims.

Finished seventh on debut at this track over 1000m, beaten three and a half lengths after settling back and failing to quicken, with a late tightening adding some context. He was at big odds and now tackles 1200m for the first time. Faces 1200m for the first time and must improve sharply.

Bounced back strongly at this track last start, running second to Good One Cecil over 1000m on soft ground and beaten just over half a length at long odds. The Mackay run prior was too poor to ignore, as he was beaten over 19 lengths in a Mdn after leading into the straight. The 1200m record is a query, but recent form keeps him right in it.

Has been well held at his past two, finishing seventh in a Mdn at Innisfail last week when unwanted in the market and beaten six and a half lengths. His previous run at this track was weaker again, finishing last and beaten over 12 lengths after racing wide throughout. First try at 1200m does not offset the recent form concerns.

Had excuses in Open grade at Cairns last start, finishing fourth to Worthy Gem and beaten just under three lengths after being checked and hampered before making good late ground. She had been a solid third at this track on soft ground the run prior as favourite, beaten a length and a half. Consistent profile and the one to beat.

Was safely held at Cairns last start, finishing fifth over 950m and beaten just under nine lengths after racing wide and laying out around the home turn. The run prior was a third in a Mdn at Ewan, but she was still beaten eight lengths there. Her two placings from two runs at 1200m are a positive, though she has to lift on recent margins to be a serious threat. Keeping safe for a minor spot.

Returns from a five-month break with a close second in her latest Townsville trial offering some encouragement. She ended the last campaign with a fourth at Cairns in a Mdn, beaten just over eight lengths, after debuting fifth at Mackay when awkward early and keen. Race form from the first campaign was modest, so improvement is required.

Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 6th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kilcoy on August 23 over 800m, 6 len behind Chat Mignon with 56kg at $31. Last start 8th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Warwick on September 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Night Market with 55.5kg at $17. Well placed and expected to feature.

Finished second last at Cairns last start, beaten over 12 lengths after beginning awkwardly, racing wide and making no impression. Her debut at the same venue was better on paper, but even then she was sixth at long odds and beaten four and a half lengths. Third-up now, but the form still falls short.

Eases from provincial company after finishing last at Ipswich, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds, and that performance leaves a clear question. Her Sunshine Coast run prior had more merit, as she made solid inroads from well back before being held up late. The 1200m record is against her, but a rebound can place.